Hyaluronic Acid + Corticosteroid Injections

Hyaluronic Acid + Corticosteroid Injections

What They Are

In some cases, combining a corticosteroid with hyaluronic acid (HA) can provide the benefits of both treatments in a single injection.

In some cases, combining a corticosteroid with hyaluronic acid (HA) can provide the benefits of both treatments in a single injection.

The corticosteroid offers faster short-term pain relief by reducing inflammation, while the HA improves lubrication and cushioning in the joint for longer-term symptom control.

The corticosteroid offers faster short-term pain relief by reducing inflammation, while the HA improves lubrication and cushioning in the joint for longer-term symptom control.

Which Conditions They’re Best For

The combination is most often used in:

  • Moderate osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, or small joints

  • Painful flare-ups of arthritis where rapid relief is needed alongside ongoing improvement

Benefits

Benefits

Benefits

Fast-Acting Relief – Corticosteroid reduces inflammation and pain quickly

Longer-Lasting Support – HA helps restore joint lubrication, with benefits often lasting well over 6 months

Convenient – Both treatments are delivered together in one ultrasound-guided injection

Possible Limitations

Possible Limitations

Possible Limitations

Not a Cure – Does not reverse joint damage, only improves symptoms

Variable Duration – Steroid benefit may last weeks to months, HA effect typically 6 - 12 months

Pricing

Pricing

Combined Injections

HA + CS

HA + CS

£450

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Appointments available within days.

No GP referral required.

Take the first step
towards relief

Appointments available within days.

No GP referral required.

Take the first step
towards relief

Appointments available within days.

No GP referral required.